Ayden Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ayden is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ayden?
Ayden is spelled A-Y-D-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Ayden at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ayden is commonly derived from the Irish Gaelic name Aodhán, meaning “little fire.”
- Origin
- Ayden is commonly associated with Irish Gaelic origins as a modern variant of Aodhán.
- Pronunciation
- AY-den · 2 syllables
Ayden Popularity in 2025
Rank#5,554
Recorded Births22
Rank#257
Recorded Births1,343
- Girls usage fell 1,167 places to #5,554 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 44 places to #257 and recorded 341 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ayden Mean?
Ayden is commonly derived from the Irish Gaelic name Aodhán, meaning “little fire.”
Origin: Ayden is commonly associated with Irish Gaelic origins as a modern variant of Aodhán.
How Do You Pronounce Ayden?
PronunciationAY-den
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ayden?
- History
- The name Aodhán appears in early Irish historical records. The form Ayden has gained popularity in English-speaking countries in recent decades.
Ayden Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 22 | #5,554 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,343 | #257 |
| 2024 | Girls | 32 | #4,387 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,684 | #213 |
| 2023 | Girls | 23 | #5,390 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,912 | #190 |
| 2022 | Girls | 37 | #3,963 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,198 | #171 |
| 2021 | Girls | 51 | #3,157 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,642 | #143 |
| 2020 | Girls | 36 | #3,915 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,025 | #122 |
| 2019 | Girls | 34 | #4,162 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,367 | #114 |
| 2018 | Girls | 47 | #3,346 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,685 | #104 |
| 2017 | Girls | 48 | #3,305 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,964 | #99 |
| 2016 | Girls | 57 | #2,934 |
| 2016 | Boys | 4,506 | #92 |
| 2015 | Girls | 73 | #2,471 |
| 2015 | Boys | 4,891 | #87 |
| 2014 | Girls | 80 | #2,304 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5,632 | #74 |
When Was Ayden Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2012 · Boys
6,234 recorded births
National rank #68
2011 · Boys
6,129 recorded births
National rank #70
2013 · Boys
6,084 recorded births
National rank #71
2014 · Boys
5,632 recorded births
National rank #74
Where Ayden Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #168 | 6 |
| FL | #171 | 128 |
| NY | #173 | 111 |
| GA | #182 | 69 |
| NV | #187 | 16 |
| MS | #189 | 16 |
| AL | #195 | 29 |
| SC | #201 | 28 |